1.4" Fossil Shrimp Carpopenaeus Cretaceous Age 100 Mil Yrs Old Lebanon COA

Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon

Weight: 1.9 Ounces

Dimensions: 2.9 Inches Long, 2.7 Inches Wide, 0.2 Inches Thick (Plate)

Shrimp Dimensions: 1.4 Inches Long, 1 Inch Wide

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100 million years old Cretaceous Age.

This Carpopenaeus longirostris fossil shrimp is an exceptionally preserved marine fossil dating back to the Cretaceous period, approximately 100 million years ago. Preserved within its natural limestone matrix, the specimen displays remarkable anatomical detail, offering a rare look into ancient crustacean life that once thrived in prehistoric seas. Fossil beds producing these shrimp were famously referenced by the Greek historian Herodotus, who described them as “fish in the stones.”

Unlike many fossil shrimp specimens that are enhanced or restored, this example remains entirely original and unaltered, allowing collectors and researchers to appreciate its natural preservation. The delicate structure and fine detail visible in the fossil reflect the exceptional fossilization conditions that made these deposits world-renowned.

As both a scientifically significant and visually striking fossil, Carpopenaeus longirostris offers valuable insight into Cretaceous marine ecosystems and remains highly prized by fossil enthusiasts and collectors.